Male Idol V13c79

Volume 13 Chapter 79 The Anonymous Bulletin Board User, Our Town’s Insider Meeting

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Edited by: Kanaa-senpai

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 ”Welcome back…”

 After finishing work, I trudged home, exhausted, and found a community bulletin board in front of my entrance.

 What’s this? I picked it up and took a closer look.

 [To our neighbors. Festival announcement]

 Ah, the usual one. It reminded me of when I used to attend festivals as a student, and I felt nostalgic.

 Since it’s a holiday and I haven’t been in a while, I might go check it out.

 ”Mom, the bulletin board is here! It’s about the festival!”

 ”What? When did it arrive? Did it say something?”

 ”Yeah, it’s about the festival!”

 I handed the bulletin board to Mom.

 ”Huh?”

 ”What’s wrong, Mom?”

 After changing into comfortable clothes and returning, Mom was still frozen, holding the bulletin board.

 ”Aaaaaaquaquaaaquaaa!”

 ”Mom, are you okay?”

 I gently took the bulletin board from Mom’s trembling hands.

 I didn’t check the rest of it earlier, but maybe there’s something written further down?

 I re-read the bulletin board from the top, and when I reached the last section, I froze just like Mom.

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 Executive Committee Chairpersons: Shirogane Aqua, Kohina Yukari.

 Executive Committee Member: Yukishiro Emily.

 Special Sponsors: Beryl Entertainment, Fuji TV.

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 ”Wow, this is amazing! Wow, this is amazing!”

 ”Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah!”

 Mom and I grasped each other’s shoulders and swayed together.

 What’s going on? It’s not like Kohina Yukari has nothing better to do, and Aqua-sama is busy, yet they have time for this?!

 ”Why are there 2 executive committee chairpersons…”

 ”It’s probably because Aqua-sama and Kohina Yukari were having a childish fight and refused to back down, so Emily-sama got tired of it and proposed the 2 Committees.”

 Ah, that’s possible~. I can easily imagine that situation.

 Since Shumi and Nee-san aren’t on the Executive Committee, and President Atori is absent, there’s a bit of unease, but with Emily-sama, it’ll be okay.

 Emily-sama is definitely a reliable person, and she’ll probably stop Aqua-sama and Kohina Yukari from getting out of hand.

 If it were Hagetoru, it would’ve definitely become a huge mess.

 ”And, and, and, we should hurry up and send out the notice board!”

 ”Y-y-yes! Mom, I’ll go!”

 I took the notice board and visited my neighbor.

 ”Aquaquaquaqua, hoaaa!”

 ”Stay calm, and be careful!!”

 Seeing my neighbor react similarly, I felt a mix of emotions.

 I tried to calm down my flustered neighbor, reminding them not to forget to send out the notice board, and then I headed back home.

 ”What’s going on, Mom?”

 When I got home, Mom was changing her clothes and putting on her shoes at the entrance.

 ”I’m going to an emergency town hall meeting now! Our town’s assembly is also involved, so I’ll see you later.”

 ”Ah, okay. Be careful.”

 Mom puffed out her chest, looking determined, and headed out the door to the town hall meeting with a fierce expression.

 This festival is a joint event between our town’s assembly and the surrounding towns, centered around the local shrine.

 Of course, our town’s assembly is one of them.

 ”By the way, I saw Kohina Yukari-san in the neighboring town…”

 That day, I had a day off from work, and I encountered Kohina Yukari holding a yellow flag at the crosswalk early in the morning. I remembered that incident.

 ’Hey, you guys are being reckless! Look out for cars, bicycles, and motorcycles, and follow the traffic signals!!’

 ’Ahh, it’s Kohina Yukari!’

 ’No way. It’s the Great Kaiju Yukari-gon, Aqua-sama’s said so!’

 Thanks to the picture books of Great Kaiju Yukari-gon placed in kindergartens and nurseries all over the country, Kohina Yukari has become super popular among kids.

 But, even though she’s popular, I don’t really feel like she’s well-liked… it’s like she’s being humored… or is that just my imagination?

 ’Gah, you’re not listening! I’ll eat you up if you don’t listen!!’

 ’Ahh, Aqua-sama, please help me!!’

 When Kohina Yukari says she’ll eat them up, it doesn’t sound like a joke at all.

 The adults who witnessed the scene were so startled that they all tensed up.

 ’Ah, look, the traffic light has turned green. I’ll let you go today, but don’t get too careless just because the light is green! Make sure to check your surroundings carefully and confirm it’s safe before crossing!’

 ”’Yes, got it!”’

 Now that I think about it, was it related to the town’s community event that she was doing traffic guidance?

 Kohina Yukari was unexpectedly kind to the kids, which was surprising.

 ”This isn’t the time to be spacing out! I have to tell the bulletin board!!”

 I turned on my computer and started typing away with a rattling sound.

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 774 Anonymous

 You guys are in trouble

 Aqua-sama is participating in the town’s festival!

 775 Anonymous

 >>774

 That’s the topic that’s getting everyone excited right now.

 776 Anonymous

 >>774

 You’re also part of the bulletin board squad.

 777 Anonymous

 Hey, why are there 2 executive committee chairpersons?

 778 Anonymous

 >>777

 Because both of them said they wanted to do it.

 779 Anonymous

 >>778

 That’s probably it.

 780 Anonymous

 >>778

 Emily-sama, who’s stuck in the middle, do your best!

 781 Anonymous

 It’s really great that Emily-sama is there to help.

 This is what happens when you mess around with Aqua-sama and Kohina Yukari.

 782 Anonymous

 >>781

 That’s right

 783 Anonymous

 People have the wrong image of Kohina Yukari, but she’s actually pretty serious.

 But it’s a fact that Aqua-kun does some crazy stuff.

 784 Anonymous

 >>783

 I agree

 785 Anonymous

 >>783

 Yeah, I think she’s more like Aqua-sama’s stopper.

 786 Verification Team *07218KADO6

 You guys, even Yukishiro Emily has times when she wants to mess around.

 Maybe she’s waiting for Kohina Yukari to be absent and then she’ll go wild with Aqua-sama, and now she’s freaking out in her “wise mode”?

 787 Anonymous

 >>786

 No way, lol

 788 Anonymous

 >>786

 You’re the one who’s doing so, lol

 789 Anonymous

 >>786

 Can you please stop bad-mouthing Emily-sama?

 790 Anonymous

 >>786

 You’re the one who’s doing so, aren’t you!!

 791 Anonymous

 >>790

 That’s right! That’s right!

 792 Verification Team *9n2SARETAi

 >>786

 Please report to us immediately if you do something.

 793 Verification Team *07218KADO6

 >>792

 Eeek

 794 Anonymous

 >>792

 Nee-san who comes out right away, sensing the waves of something happening in real life, just like Hagetoru.

 795 Anonymous

 >>793

 I want to decocting the nail claws of Emily-Sama.

 796 Verification Team *010meTA473

 Hagetoru really doesn’t grow up, does she?

 797 Verification Team*CHiMPOsuki

 >>786

 Idiot! Idiot!

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 It seems like Hagetoru did something crazy in real life.

 Well, it’s just another day… I quietly close my computer screen.

 ”I’m home!”

 ”Ah, welcome back, mom!”

 As soon as mom comes home, she gives me a smug face.

 I wonder what happened…

 ”I got chosen as one of the representatives of our Neighborhood association!”

 ”What?! No way! Mom, that’s amazing!”

 I have no idea how it happened at the Neighborhood association meeting, but it seems like mom was chosen as a representative to discuss the festival with Aqua-sama and the other executives.

 ”It’s just like… Morikawa-san said. Power can solve everything.”

 ”Stop it, mom. I absolutely hate the idea of being a second-generation Power believer. I mean, Power believers are all brainless, aren’t they?”

 ”Hehehe, in the end, it’s not about thinking, but about having faith, just like Morikawa-san said. You’ll understand the weight of those words someday.”

 ”I don’t want to understand that…”

 Honestly, if I had to choose, I’d rather be a believer of Holy Aqua Religion, that weird cult-like group.

 But unlike Holy Aqua Religion, which isn’t officially recognized, Power is recognized by Aqua-sama, and Aqua-sama is kind of like a Power believer too. Wait, does that mean Morikawa’s Power is better?

 Wait, wait, me! The founder is Morikawa, after all. Calm down!

 You know, it’s like choosing between Power and Holy Aqua Religion — it’s like being torn between Chinsuki and Hagetoru on a bulletin board. There are so many better religions in the world…

 All the religions in the world are just fighting wars, obsessed with money, or doing creepy things to kids. Ugh, it’s been thousands of years, and they’re still doing stuff like Power or worse… aren’t they ashamed of being believers or founders of those religions?…

 Ah, I see. So now, the Holy Aqua Religion and Powerism are spreading all over the world.

 I realized that these 2 religions are growing at an unbelievable rate.

 ”It’s fine if Japan just chooses between Holy Aqua Religion and Powerism, yeah…”

 Both Holy Aqua Religion and Powerism respect other religions, so they’re not interfering with local festivals like this one, and Japan’s shrines and temples are being protected.

 I stopped thinking deeply and fell asleep.

 After that, I spent several days looking forward to the festival where Aqua-sama would participate, feeling excited and thrilled.

 My mom who was chosen as the representative of the Neighborhood association was getting more and more beautiful… I mean, her skin was glowing too much! It was like she had become younger When I looked closely, her waist was slim and her clothes showed off her bust size.

 ”I can’t dress sloppily when Aqua-sama is watching, ohohohoh!”

 Saying that, mom wore a miniskirt and headed to the meeting.

 By the way, recently, when I went shopping with mom, people mistook us for sisters.

 Hahaha, hahaha… I averted my eyes from reality.

 Aqua-sama is really amazing, after all…

 And then, several days later, the day of the festival finally arrived.

 ”Okay, mom, I’ll go ahead. Please lock the door.”

 ”Yeah, go ahead.”

 Yawnnn~… I let out a big yawn.

 I might have woken up too early because I was too excited for the festival.

 I did various household chores in place of mom, took a peek at the bulletin board, and changed into my yukata before leaving the house.

 ”I’m looking forward to the festival!”

 ”Yeah, yeah!”

 Hehe, there were already people heading to the festival, even though it was a bit early.

 I guess it’s because Aqua-sama is participating?

 Everyone was wearing yukatas and looked really enthusiastic.

 ”Ah, the stalls are open!”

 ”Really!”

 Hehehe, I didn’t eat much breakfast today because I was saving my appetite for this!

 With an empty stomach, I walked around the stalls and checked out the goods.

 Hmm? That one store is a bit crowded, but what’s going on?

 Ah, it’s a Takoyaki stall!

 Takoyaki is a classic festival food, after all. I got in line.

 ”Hey, Aqua-sama?”

 ”Oh, miss takoyaki vendor, how about the takoyaki? We have 6 pieces for 200 yen, and 10 pieces for 300 yen!”

 ”Yeah!! I’ll take the 10-piece set!”

 Aqua-sama skillfully rotates the takoyaki on the skewer with a practiced hand.

 Wait, if I take a closer look, Aqua-sama… isn’t he not wearing anything under his festival outfit!!

 No, he’s wearing something underneath, but his top is see-through, showing off his abs, and if I look a bit more, I can almost see his n**ples…

 I glance around at the other girls, and they’re all trying to act calm, but their eyes are fixed on Aqua-sama’s upper body. It’s scary, guys. I get how they feel, but let’s calm down for now.

 ”Our takoyaki sauce is different, you know.”

 No, it’s not about the sauce or anything like that.

 Aqua-sama is carelessly grilling the takoyaki, but everyone’s staring at his upper body.

 ”Hey, where’s the ginger?”

 ”What? Didn’t it come in the same box as the sauce?”

 ”That’s not the problem! The box with the sauce is what’s confusing me!!”

 Ah, it’s Kohina Yukari.

 Wait, is that a cosplay?! Isn’t that the Scarlet Sisters’ big sister from the Far East Project?

 What’s with Kohina Yukari doing a cosplay?!

 ”The box is over here, Yukari-senpai.”

 ”Thanks, Ayana-chan, nice one~.”

 Wow, wow, wow! Ayana-chan is so cute!

 Everyone around me has the same reaction when they see Ayana-chan dressed as the Scarlet Sisters’ little sister.

 I guess Kohina Yukari did the big sister’s cosplay to match with Ayana-chan.

 I thought the shrine maiden outfits would be better for the festival, but seeing these 2 do the sister characters is a bit… weird.

 Hmm? Wait a minute. Is there a reason why these 2 are cosplaying?

 I muster up my courage and ask Aqua-sama.

 ”Why are both of them cosplaying?”

 ”It’s because my tension goes up when I’m making takoyaki in this 30-degree heat!”

 Ah… I see.

 Everyone, including me, at the scene was fanning Aqua-sama with uchiwa and sensu.

 ”Aqua-sama, do your best!”

 ”Aqua-kun, you’re really good at making takoyaki!”

 Aqua-sama, who was being teased by everyone, was making takoyaki at high speed with a delighted face.

 ”Yes, enjoy the festival Since you’re a beautiful big sister, I’ll give you 2 extra!”

 ”Yay!”

 ”The big sister is cute, so I’ll give you 2 extra as a special treat The festival has just started, so have fun!”

 ”Thank you!”

 ”Hey, I’ll add 2 extra for the big-breasted big sister I like! Check out the other stalls too!”

 ”Yes!”

 Hehe, I was called a big-breasted big sister by Aqua-sama.

 I wonder if I should have offered my breasts instead of takoyaki.

 When I listened carefully, Aqua-sama was giving 2 extra to every customer with various excuses.

 ”Hey, aren’t you over-servicing a bit?”

 ”It’s okay, it’s okay! I’ve got the budget secured!”

 ”Wow, you’re really in a good mood!”

 ”Anyway, I’ve got new takoyaki ready!”

 Aqua-sama called out to a familiar-looking young girl and her mother in front of her.

 ”Yes, Madoka-san and Shii-chan, 2 extra service! Eh? You want to marry this big brother? Haha, you must grow up first!”

 ”Aqua, you’re making another ridiculous promise… Kanon-san will have a headache in the future if this keeps up…”

 ”Ayana-chan, say it more clearly! This idiot won’t understand otherwise!!”

 That’s true.

 He’s being careless because she’s a familiar young girl, but he’s definitely being taken advantage of right now.

 I finished eating the hot takoyaki with a big smile and started searching for interesting stalls around me.

 ”Morikawa Kaede’s Power Lottery is going on!”

 What’s Morikawa Kaede’s Power Lottery?

 As a curious person, I approached the stall and peeked inside.

 Then, I saw Morikawa herself standing there.

 Ugh, it’s a lottery ticket that you have to pull out. This is definitely not going to win.

 Hehe, what kind of person would pull out a lottery ticket like this? I want to see their face, so I stretch my neck to peek.

 ”Whoa, nice one!”

 Mom!?

 Is that much power really needed to pull out a lottery ticket?!

 Huh? So it’s a power lottery ticket? That’s ridiculous!!

 ”Jackpot!”

 ”Wow!”

 Huh? Is this a lie? The box is ridiculously huge!

 That box is definitely not a mistake, it’s gotta be a game console or home appliance inside! This is crazy!

 I stare at Mom with sparkling eyes.

 ”Yes, it’s a signed iron plate by Morikawa Kaede.”

 No way… No matter how I think about it, it’s just not possible…

 Eh… Is this a lie? Mom is just happily celebrating, but it’s just an iron plate. That…

 ”Hehehe, 1, 2, 3! Today is a festival! Everyone’s wallets are loosening up and it’s a feeding frenzy!”

 Huh? I think I just heard a voice from somewhere… I peek in the direction of the voice.

 And there’s Emily-sama, counting her money, standing there.

 ”Ah, customer, what’s wrong? If you want to pull out a lottery ticket, please line up.”

 Ugh, did I just hear something like “Hagetoru” just now? Or is it just my imagination?

 As I’m thinking about this, a woman in a suit with an executive committee armband approaches me.

 ”What is this store, both of you?”

 ”Ah, Nee-san, this is…”

 Nee-san’s appearance makes Morikawa flustered.

 This is the usual pattern.

 Everyone present senses it and quickly distances themselves from the store.

 ”I’m sure there was no notification about this store opening…”

 ”*Twitch*! No, this is Emily’s doing…”

 Morikawa… No matter what, that excuse is not going to fly.

 Everyone present thinks that Morikawa must have forced Emily-sama to do this.

 ”Emily-san…? Ah, I can’t see her figure…”

 ”Ah, that guy, I’m been deceived!!”

 Ah… I realize that Emily-sama, who was just there, has suddenly disappeared.

 Well, Emily-sama got dragged into this, but it can’t be helped, right?

 ”Anyway, this stall is not approved. Please take it down immediately.”

 ”Okay…”

 Morikawa, who got scolded by Nee-san, reluctantly takes down the stall.

 Well, everyone looks satisfied, so it’s all good, I guess.

 ”Hey, it’s almost lunchtime. We gotta hurry.”

 After lunch, the biggest event of this festival is waiting for us.

 I head to the gathering spot and change into the shrine maiden costume with everyone.

 ”I’m so glad I got chosen as a shrine maiden!”

 ”Yeah.”

 From here on, it’s the main event of the festival.

 People’ll carry the portable shrine and parade around the town.

 I was chosen for the important role of carrying one of the portable shrines.

 ”Please take care of me today.”

 Waaaahhhhh!

 Everyone lets out a silent scream.

 Shumi’s 12-layered kimono is so cute!! She looks just like a real princess!! I mean, she’s not from this country, but she’s a real princess, okay!!

 I’m the one who’s making fun of myself.

 ”Isn’t it heavy?”

 ”Not at all!”

 I’m one of the shrine maidens carrying the portable shrine with Shumi on it.

 Hehe, I’ll brag about it on the bulletin board later!!

 ”Oh, you’re ready too, Kanon. You look beautiful.”

 ”A-Aqua-kun…Aqua too!”

 Waaaahhhhh!

 Shumi endured it well. Aqua-sama on the horseback, dressed in a shrine ceremonial outfit, looks super cool!!

 His hair is even styled perfectly, and the bow and quiver on his back look great too!

 And he was chosen to represent Japan in that mysterious archery game last time, so it really suits him.

 ”Waaaahhhhh!”

 ”Aqua-samaaaa!”

 ”So cool!!”

 Well, that’s to be expected, right?

 We’re surrounded by yellow cheering voices as we parade around with Aqua-sama at the lead.

 It seems like we’re circling around the Shirogane Kingdom in the center of the course, but maybe that’s just my imagination?

 When we finish the course and return to the starting point, it’s already past 4 pm.

 ”Everyone, you’ve worked hard for 4 hours.”

 It’s no wonder we couldn’t keep Shumi, who’s pregnant, on the palanquin for a long time, so halfway through, people like Emily-sama, President Atori, Ayana-chan, and Kohina Yukari took turns playing the princess role, and somehow we managed to complete one lap.

 When I saw Nee-san looking embarrassed on the palanquin, I think everyone who was carrying it was grinning from ear to ear. Oh, you guys are definitely bulletin board people, aren’t you!!

 ”Exhausted!”

 After the festival ended, I returned home and collapsed at the entrance.

 ”Hey, you. You can’t just lounge around here. Look, I got you a souvenir iron plate. Check it out, it’s amazing! It’s a signed one from Morikawa-san, and it’s a big hit!!”

 ”I don’t wanna…”

 I ate the snacks I bought at the stalls with mom at home, and we got excited talking about the festival.

 The next day, I heard that Aqua-sama and Kohina Yukari were planning to hold a Kusano baseball tournament by gathering the neighborhood association and town hall, and of course, mom and I were excited, as well as the entire neighborhood association. But that’s a story for another time.

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